Then and Now

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 8. IN the July issue of Swimming World Magazine, Publisher Brent Rutemiller compares what life looked like in the sport a year out from the 2008 Beijing Olympics compared to being a year out from the 2012 London Olympics in this month's edition of A Voice for the Sport. The column is reprinted below:

What a difference four years can make!
2007: Fran Crippen was an early favorite to make the Olympic team in open water events. 2011: Olympic hopefuls now participate in Fran Crippen Memorial Open Water races around the globe after Crippen died in a FINA Open Water event in 2010.
2007: There was talk of Michael Phelps possibly winning eight gold medals in Beijing. 2011: There is now talk that Ryan Lochte could possibly win eight gold medals in London.
2007: Chuck Wielgus, executive director for USA Swimming, was being treated for colon cancer. 2011: Wielgus is now in full recovery and has his sights set on leading USA Swimming to London.
2007: Amanda Beard was posing nude for Playboy magazine. 2011: Beard now poses on blocks while training for her fifth Olympics.
2007: Dave Durden was named head coach for UC-Berkeley. 2011: Durden is now holding the NCAA Division I men's team trophy for UC-Berkeley.
2007: Frank Busch's University of Arizona teams are a year away from winning NCAA team titles. 2011: Busch has now resigned from U of A to become national team director for USA Swimming.
2007: Brendan Hansen struggled to regain his form after being named 2006 USA Male Swimmer of Year. 2011: Hansen comes out of retirement to train for 2012 USA Olympic Team.
2007: Kate Ziegler broke Janet Evans' 1988 world record in the 1500 by 10 seconds (15:42.54). 2011: Evans is now launching a comeback to make the 2012 USA Olympic Trial cuts.
2007: Mark Schubert was national head coach for USA Swimming. 2011: Schubert now trains 39-year-old Janet Evans, and together notch Masters world records.
2007: Ian Crocker still owned the world record in the 100 fly with a time of 50.40. 2011: Crocker is now in training again after retiring three years ago.
2007: Katie Hoff, coached by Paul Yetter, sets a world record in the 400 IM (4:32.89). 2011: Hoff is now training in California, and Yetter is coaching in Florida.
2007: Dara Torres, at age 40, starts her comeback by winning a 50 free at USA Nationals. 2011: Torres is now training for a spot on her sixth Olympic team.
2007: Cesar Cielo was breaking NCAA records to start his march toward Olympic gold. 2011: Cielo now owns one Olympic gold medal and world records in the 50 and 100 meter freestyles.
2007: Aaron Peirsol was setting world records. 2011: Peirsol is now retired from swimming.
2007: Natalie Coughlin set a world record in the 100 back, ending a long dry streak. 2011: Coughlin still remains at the top of her game.
2007: Teri McKeever is the top female coach in USA Swimming. 2011: McKeever is now the head coach for USA Women's Olympic swim team.
2007: China training program, talent identification and performance predictions are a mystery. 2011: China training program, talent identification and performance predictions are still a mystery.
2007: Jessica Hardy set American records in the sprint breaststrokes. 2011: Hardy is now on track for London after being removed from 2008 USA Olympic team for testing positive for ingesting a banned substance only to be found innocent on a later date.
2007: Ous Mellouli is suspended 18 months for use of a banned substance. 2011: Mellouli is now the leading contender to repeat as 1500 meter freestyle champion in London.
2007: Ian Thorpe was enjoying retirement at age 24. 2011: Thorpe is now back in training at age 28.
2007: Ed Moses focused on pro golf after retiring from swimming after the 2004 Olympic Trials. 2011: Moses is now making a comeback to make the 2012 Olympic Team.
I don't know about you, but I think the Games have already begun!
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July 2011 Issue
Contents of The July issue:

8 DAY IN THE LIFE: JOSH SCHNEIDER photo story by Garrett McCaffrey Swimming World followed SwimMAC Team Elite member Josh Schneider as he prepared for the intriguing 50 yard freestyle-only tournament (Jax50) that was held in Jacksonville, Fla. last April.
10 THE COMPLETE PACKAGE by John Lohn Ous Mellouli is one of the world's finest distance freestylers. Yet, the Tunisian star knows there are things much more important than lapping the field.
14 PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE by Jason Marsteller USA Swimming has successfully identified young talent and has supported their development in the National Youth Team program.
16 JUNIOR HOPEFULS by Jason Marsteller Northern Kentucky Clippers' Ellen Williamson and the Aquajets' Van Donkersgoed are just two of the USA Swimming's Junior National Team that is loaded with talent.
18 USA READY FOR SHANGHAI by Emily Sampl With the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai, China just a few weeks away, the United States' diving contingent appears ready to give the rest of the world all it can handle.

DEPARTMENTS:
6 A VOICE for the SPORT
39 FOR THE RECORD
45 CALENDAR
46 PARTING SHOT

In the Swimming Technique portion of the magazine you will find the following:

26 Q&A WITH COACH KIM BRACKIN, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS WOMEN'S TEAM by Michael J. Stott
28 HOW THEY TRAIN: Karlee Bispo by Michael J. Stott
29 WINNING CHAMPIONSHIPS THROUGH RECOVERY by Michael J. Stott All coaches agree: recovery is extremely important for their swimmers to be able to perform consistently and better.
32 USSSA: Leaving A Legacy That Counts by Ron Sciarro Swim Coaches and swim teachers have the opportunity to pass on the gift of knowledge and encouragement to the next generation."

In the SWIM portion of the magazine you will find the following:

21 LANE LEADERS: Debbie Santos, Walnut Creek Masters by Emily Sampl
22 DRYSIDE TRAINING: IM Stroke Series (Freestyle) by J.R. Rosania
24 THE WORKOUT CARD: Training with Masters of South Texas by Susan Ingraham

In the Junior Swimmer portion of the magazine you will find the following:
34 NATIONAL AGE GROUP RECORD SETTER: Edward Kim, Bellevue Club Swim Team (Bellevue, Wash.)
35 AMERICAN RELAY by Judy Jacob 36 TYR AGE GROUP SWIMMER OF THE MONTH: Vivian Wang, Sunnyvale Swim Club (Sunnyvale, Calif.)
37 GOLDMINDS: Super Starts! by Wayne Goldsmith Here are some tips on how to get faster–sooner–and leave your competitors languishing in the slow lane.

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